Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Columbus Crew SC vs Los Angeles FC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2022
Columbus Crew SC
0 – 2
Full Time
Los Angeles FC
Sat 21 May 2022 · 19:30 UTC Lower.com Field HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 35' Kellyn Acosta
Y 41' Sebastien Ibeagha
Y 55' Jesus Murillo
Y 75' Diego Palacios
Y 75' Ilie Sanchez

Overview

Match Preview

Columbus Crew SC vs Los Angeles FC — MLS at Lower.com Field.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 27 60
2 Internacional CF Miami 27 46
3 New England Revolution 27 46
4 Charlotte FC 27 43
5 Chicago Fire FC 26 42
6 Philadelphia Union 27 39
7 Orlando City SC 27 34
8 New York City FC 27 33
9 FC Cincinnati 26 33
10 New York Red Bulls 26 33
11 D.C. United SC 26 30
12 Columbus Crew SC 27 29
13 Toronto FC 27 29
14 Atlanta United FC 27 27
15 Montreal Impact FC 27 24
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 26 50
17 FC Dallas 27 47
18 San Jose Earthquakes 27 45
19 St. Louis City 26 44
20 Houston Dynamo 27 44
21 Los Angeles FC 28 41
22 Colorado Rapids SC 27 36
23 Los Angeles Galaxy 28 36
24 Seattle Sounders FC 26 35
25 San Diego FC 27 32
26 Portland Timbers 27 32
27 Real Salt Lake 27 32
28 Austin FC 27 31
29 Minnesota United FC 27 29
30 Sporting Kansas City 26 21

Head-to-Head

1
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Columbus Crew SC 4 games · Avg 3.3 goals Los Angeles FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-05-21 Columbus Crew SC 0–2 Los Angeles FC 2019-05-11 Columbus Crew SC 0–3 Los Angeles FC 2018-06-24 Los Angeles FC 2–0 Columbus Crew SC

Recent Form

Columbus Crew SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 May Los Angeles FC H 0–2 L
14 May New York City FC A 0–2 L
07 May New England Revolution A 2–2 D
30 Apr D.C. United SC H 3–0 W
24 Apr Sporting Kansas City A 0–0 D
16 Apr Orlando City SC H 0–2 L
Los Angeles FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 May Columbus Crew SC A 2–0 W
19 May Austin FC H 1–2 L
14 May Colorado Rapids SC A 0–2 L
08 May Philadelphia Union H 2–2 D
02 May Minnesota United FC H 2–0 W
24 Apr FC Cincinnati A 2–1 W

Season Stats

Columbus Crew SC Los Angeles FC
#12 Position #21
29 Points 41
27 Played 28
8 / 5 / 14 W / D / L 11 / 8 / 9
39 Scored 43
43 Conceded 30
-4 GD +13
1.07 PPG 1.46
30% Win % 39%

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
46% Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season

Columbus Crew SC are 12th (29 pts). Los Angeles FC are 21st (41 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Columbus Crew SC
0-15
3/6
16-30
4/4
31-45
6/6
46-60
6/2
61-75
3/4
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Los Angeles FC
0-15
4/4
16-30
6/5
31-45
9/4
46-60
4/5
61-75
4/5
76+
6/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Columbus Crew SC
Diego Rossi 6 G 1 A
Wessam Abou Ali 5 G 1 A
Los Angeles FC
Denis Bouanga 14 G 5 A
Esteban David Martinez 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Columbus Crew SC launch into their encounter with Los Angeles FC.
  • 5' Columbus Crew SC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Columbus Crew SC and Los Angeles FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 30' The travelling Los Angeles FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 35' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Kellyn Acosta.
  • 40' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 41' Sebastien Ibeagha picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 46' Los Angeles FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Brian Rodriguez is hanging Daniel Musovski on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' Columbus Crew SC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 55' The referee calls foul for Jesus Murillo. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 60' Los Angeles FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 61' Time for substitution for Los Angeles FC. Francisco Ginella is replaced by Jose Cifuentes.
  • 62' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Carlos Vela makes it 0-1.
  • 67' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steven Cherundolo might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 68' Derrick Etienne is ready to make an impact after coming on for James Igbekeme at the 68 minute mark.
  • 70' Another substitution for Los Angeles FC to replace Kellyn Acosta by Daniel Crisostomo on 70 minute.
  • 73' Jose Cifuentes has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 73 minutes.
  • 74' Luis Diaz is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yaw Yeboah at the 74 minute mark.
  • 75' A meaty challenge results in booking for Diego Palacios on 75.
  • 80' It looks surprising Los Angeles FC does not make any changes. Brian Rodriguez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 85' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 85 minutes.
  • 90' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • The points are shared — Columbus Crew SC 0-2 Los Angeles FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Columbus Crew SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Caleb Porter

Los Angeles FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Cherundolo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Carlos Vela 2
Christian Ramirez 2
Adama Diomande 2
Laurent Ciman 1
Adama Diomande 1
Mark-Anthony Kaye 1
Jose Cifuentes 1
Cucho Hernandez 1

Head to Head

2022-05-21 Columbus Crew SC 0–2 Los Angeles FC 2019-05-11 Columbus Crew SC 0–3 Los Angeles FC 2018-06-24 Los Angeles FC 2–0 Columbus Crew SC

Columbus Crew SC Form

2022-05-21 Columbus Crew SC 0–2 Los Angeles FC L 2022-05-14 New York City FC 2–0 Columbus Crew SC L 2022-05-07 New England Revolution 2–2 Columbus Crew SC D 2022-04-30 Columbus Crew SC 3–0 D.C. United SC W 2022-04-24 Sporting Kansas City 0–0 Columbus Crew SC D 2022-04-16 Columbus Crew SC 0–2 Orlando City SC L

Los Angeles FC Form

2022-05-21 Columbus Crew SC 0–2 Los Angeles FC W 2022-05-19 Los Angeles FC 1–2 Austin FC L 2022-05-14 Colorado Rapids SC 2–0 Los Angeles FC L 2022-05-08 Los Angeles FC 2–2 Philadelphia Union D 2022-05-02 Los Angeles FC 2–0 Minnesota United FC W 2022-04-24 FC Cincinnati 1–2 Los Angeles FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.84 Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63 Los Angeles FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Columbus Crew SC22% Draw27% Los Angeles FC51%
Actual: Los Angeles FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Columbus Crew SC or Draw
49%
Draw or Los Angeles FC
78%
Columbus Crew SC or Los Angeles FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Columbus Crew SC15% Draw48% Los Angeles FC37%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
12.9%
1 – 1
12.4%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
10.5%
1 – 2
9.1%
1 – 0
6.1%
0 – 3
5.8%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
3.9%
2 – 0
2.9%
0 – 4
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC

Handicap Columbus Crew SC covers Push Los Angeles FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 12% 82%
-0.5 18% — 82%
+0.5 45% — 55%
+1 45% 25% 30%
+1.5 70% — 30%
+2 70% 17% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
44% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.